Tyohemba Jennifer Ukwasekpahembadoon © I am Benue 2023

Culture, Relationship, Stories 2/05/2023 by Tyohemba Jennifer Ukwasekpahembadoon

Singlehood: A Personal Choice And A Journey of Empowerment

In today’s society, the institution of marriage is often perceived as a measure of personal success and fulfilment. However, it is crucial to recognize that singlehood is not a tool to be used against any single lady. Many women are not married by choice, and their decision should be respected and valued. Additionally, there are various reasons why women may […]

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Relationship, Stories 1/02/2023 by Sophia Myambala

February Newsletter

Happy New Month Friends! How far? I hope the beginning of your year has been a success and joy. February is the famous month of love and kindness and I’d like to know what you love about Benue. Leave a comment below. In light of this month, I’ve listed some businesses from the directory that can help you get ready […]

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mimidoo williams © I am Benue 2021

Culture, Relationship, Stories 30/10/2021 by I am Benue

The Hidden Secret Of The Benue Woman

I was highly disappointed reading a debate recently about Benue women being given to visitors as “kola”. Well, thank God for the person who vindicated Benue women! She was not even from Benue State but has lived in Benue all her life. According to the English Dictionary and Thesaurus, a woman is “an adult female person”, however, I refer to […]

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Relationship 26/04/2020 by Mnena Jessica Ishan

Mule; The Story

Mule!! (The hardball beneath my Elbow) I zoomed Mule’s picture a little closer, so I could take a better and closer look. Running my little fingers over his portrait, I smiled with admiration, with my eyes full to the brim with tears, I said to myself, ”I can do this, I have done this before, I have always been careful, […]

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Relationship, Stories 24/08/2019 by Jennifer ( Jeni Pha ) Yange

My Fear Of Marriage And It’s Wrong Reasons

Most people today are marrying for the wrong reasons ‘oh we look good together, oh we have so many likes on social media’ others because their friends are all married and they are still single. They go into marriage forgetting that marriage requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice and compromise. Sometimes the woman makes it hard for the […]

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kelechi okafor © I am Benue 2019

Relationship, Stories 16/07/2019 by Kelechi Okafor

“I’m not hiding my white boyfriend” – Kelechi

A while ago I thought, why does it seem that most prominent black female activists seem to be dating white men? Then I had a moment of introspection where I thought, hang on, I’m one of those women. I speak up about racism and sexism affecting black women. I have an online following. And I have a white fiance who […]

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